"Where is Chen Ao?" Jun Wuchen was sorting through the documents in his hand. They were too complex; he and Yan Qiu Ren alone wouldn't be able to finish them in a day, let alone find time to check what was happening in the secret realm. He had no time to waste on paperwork.
Yan Qiu Ren replied without looking up.
"Chen Ao went to the hotel where Bai Se and the others were staying last night and only returned at dawn."
"Oh? I remember he was flirting with Bai Xiao Hei, wasn't he? That guy, really neglecting his duties!" Jun Wuchen frowned, slamming his pen down on the desk.
"Do you need me to call him?"
"Get him over here! I even gave him an office, hoping he wouldn't sleep in it."
"Yes."
Yan Qiu Ren put down the file she was holding and walked out of the office.
On the way, she encountered a few people she really didn't want to see.
"Assistant Yan? Are you also looking for Young Master Chen?" Duan Chen approached with a smile.
Yan Qiu Ren keenly noticed that there was an extra person in their group. The woman was trailing behind reluctantly, her face screaming "forced to work." Seeing Yan Qiu Ren, she managed a strained smile.
As a woman, Yan Qiu Ren paid some attention to the women around her. In her opinion, there weren't many feminine women in this group. The new one she saw today could be considered one. Others, like Bai Xiao Hei and Bai Xiao Bai, seemed more like women transformed from men.
Duan Chen rubbed his nose, internally repeating Yan Qiu Ren's thoughts.
"Damn it! Yuan Yuan, have we been exposed?"
"No, but you guessed pretty accurately."
"I'm looking for Chen Ao. What, do you have something to discuss with him too?"
After Jun Wuchen's guidance, Yan Qiu Ren's hostility towards them had lessened, but she still harbored some resentment, so her tone wasn't pleasant and was rather sharp.
"Yes, we didn't see Uncle Guang and Uncle Liang today, so we were going to ask Young Master Chen what happened."
Yan Qiu Ren tilted her head curiously. According to reason, Jun You Guang and Qin You Liang would absolutely not be late.
"Are they late? You're going to him for such a trivial matter?"
"Heh heh..."
As they spoke, they arrived at the entrance of Chen Ao's office. Yan Qiu Ren raised her hand and gently knocked.
"Come in."
Upon entering, she saw Chen Ao sprawled on the sofa.
Yan Qiu Ren frowned. When they first befriended Chen Ao, she had strongly disagreed. He was lazy and fond of pleasure, and even during missions, he always stayed at the back of the team.
But according to Jun Wuchen: "I'm not befriending him for him, but for the Chen family."
The matter was dropped, and Yan Qiu Ren didn't bring it up again. However, seeing Chen Ao's current behavior, she began to reconsider discussing it with Jun Wuchen.
There were so many people in the Chen family; it wasn't as if he was indispensable.
"Assistant Yan."
Chen Ao suddenly sat up and walked towards her with a smile.
"Master has something for you."
Duan Chen keenly noticed the address.
Yan Qiu Ren referred to Jun Wuchen as "Master," not "Young Master" or anything else.
"Captain, that nickname 'Yan family fence-sitter' wasn't given for nothing. Once they commit to a side, they'll support it wholeheartedly. Is that considered a strength?"
"Of course, it is. Why wouldn't it be?"
Jun Ci rolled her eyes.
Duan Chen smiled, unconcerned.
"Brother Chen? What do you need me for? I'll go right now... Brother Bai, are you guys here to call me too?"
Yan Qiu Ren suddenly felt something was off.
She knew the whereabouts of everyone around Jun Wuchen, and Chen Ao was included. He had gone to the hotel late last night, so how could he be so energetic now?
Although Chen Ao's personality and way of speaking hadn't changed, Yan Qiu Ren absolutely trusted her instincts.
This was her ability – Absolute Perception!
Something's wrong!
Yan Qiu Ren turned around, revealing a perfect smile.
Just as she was about to speak, she saw Duan Chen's expression turn icy.
"Assistant Yan, do you think you can still escape?"
"Ugh—!"
Chen Ao covered Yan Qiu Ren's mouth from behind. Duan Chen stepped forward and said coldly, "I overlooked your ability. That's my mistake. Please accept my apologies in advance, Assistant Yan."
A cold magnetic chip was pressed against the back of her neck.
In the last second before she lost consciousness, she heard the new girl say a name.
"Duan Chen, she..."
Duan Chen?
She was definitely not unfamiliar with this name. Wasn't that the senior agent from the Su City Spirit Hunter Guild who came for special training?
She had been deceived...
"Duan Chen, she's too weak. Are you sure she's Jun Wuchen's female assistant?"
Jun Ci rolled her eyes. "Big sister, Yan Qiu Ren's strength isn't her abilities; it's her work efficiency. Her personal abilities are very weak, just Absolute Perception."
This was also why, when she and Yan Yan were tracking at the same time, Duan Chen had discovered Yan Yan first and only found her after some time.
"Alright, that's enough. Let's go."
"Yes."
The formation outside was as follows: Chen Ao walked in front, Yan Qiu Ren walked beside him, still glaring at Duan Chen with displeasure, while most of Duan Chen's group looked expressionless, occasionally conversing in low tones.
Pushing open the door to Jun Wuchen's office, they found Jun You Guang and Qin You Liang coincidentally there. Their faces were not pleasant to look at, while Jun Wuchen appeared to be in high spirits.
"Uncle Guang and Uncle Liang, you're here? Perfect. Brother Bai and the others were just looking for you."
Jun You Guang let out a cold snort.
"Birds of a feather!"
Jun Wuchen's expression changed. Such words spoken in front of outsiders would greatly affect his authority.
Those two old geezers!
In terms of seniority, Jun You Guang was his uncle, but even so, Jun Wuchen had no intention of letting them off.
This was a threat; they had to be dealt with sooner or later.
"The two of you, what do you mean by that?! Have you forgotten who is the master of the Jun family now?!"
As soon as he said this, even he was startled.
What was happening?! Where was his self-awareness ability?
Why hadn't it warned him?
For a moment, the atmosphere became tense.
Even Jun You Guang and Qin You Liang stared at him with astonishment. After realizing what had happened, Jun You Guang's face contorted with rage.
"You... you unfilial wretch! How dare you speak to your uncle like that?!"
"Hey! Ah Guang! Forget it, forget it. Bai Se, let's go. Hurry up, don't just stand there."
"Brother Chen..." Chen Ao was stunned.
Yan Qiu Ren also frowned tightly.
Everything was normal, except for Jun Wuchen, who had uttered those words.
Qin You Liang hastily stopped Jun You Guang, and the scene devolved into chaos.
Duan Chen clasped his hands behind his back and secretly gave Tian Qi a thumbs-up.
Tian Qi smiled slightly.